Sinkhole Swallows up Man!

I understand from the news that sinkholes are phenomenal in Florida, America which brings me to ask how authorities are allowing occupancy on these potentially dangerous piece of land. Not knowing whether the victim is still alive or not, but it seems like the experts on the ground are concluding this and calling off rescue efforts. What kind of experts? Could this have been avoided? Seeing that there are houses near the vicinity of the fatal site, I have to say that some people are not doing their jobs here. Ref: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/9905554/Search-for-man-swallowed-by-sinkhole-called-off.html

It was one of the worst stories I've ever heard and saddest. I saw this on tv yesterday and saw his brother who was in the house with him and he was just sobbing. From what I understand, the man was yelling and his brother jumped into the hole to try and save him but he couldn't...but he did hear him yelling for help. The rescuers helped the one brother out of the sinkhole but are at a standstill right now because they don't know how big this hole will get and they're nervous about putting any heavy equipment in that area. All the homes in the area were evacuated too. I also saw on the news that Florida has had many sinkholes in the past, which is a scary thought along with other states in that vicinity. It makes me shudder to think.

Wow, and to have your brother see the whole thing as it is happening and almost risk his own life to try and save you. What an experience this must have been, and truly one I would not want to have to know of someone who this happened too. I am sure this will traumatize his brother for life. But what a thing to happen to someone especially with no warning.

To tell you frankly, I had a nightmare when I saw this news on TV. Supposedly our home is considered the safest place to be in that is why we tend to sleep soundly and peacefully. I certainly don't want that kind of experience ever. What if there was no rescue? It looks too horrible being buried alive. I can't imagine what this man felt when he was swallowed by the ground together with his mattress and all the rest.

Wow, I haven't heard of this story, just now. That's really terrible, just imagine going to bed to rest and feel comfy and safe well now it's not even a safe place anymore. It is a good thing though that he was saved.